掛け
kake[ka̠ke̞]
kake is the Japanese phrase for kake.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kake.
Did you know?
- In the context of shopping, kake refers to a system of buying on credit or paying later, which historically relied on trust between a merchant and a local customer.
- The verb kakeru is one of the most versatile in Japanese, describing everything from making a phone call and wearing glasses to sitting in a chair or spending money.
- In traditional Japanese architecture, kake appears in kake-jiku, the vertical hanging scrolls displayed in a tokonoma alcove to signal a change in season or a special guest.
Examples in context
- 明日の競馬に賭けるつもりです。I intend to bet on tomorrow's horse race.
- 彼はお金を賭けるのが好きです。He enjoys placing bets with money.
- 掛け布団が足りません。Kakebuton ga tarimasen.There are not enough duvets.
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are preparing a guest room.
- 結衣 Yui掛け布団はここにありますか？Kakebuton wa koko ni arimasu ka?Are the duvets here?
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、棚の中にありますよ。Hai, tana no naka ni arimasu yo.Yes, they are in the cupboard.
- 結衣 Yui大翔さん、ありがとうございます。Hiroto-san, arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoいえいえ、準備しましょう。Iie iie, junbi shimashou.No problem, let's get ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 掛け, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
